Fire Protection Engineer (5+ Years)

Coffman Engineers Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in Seattle is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. The scope includes designing automatic suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and conducting code, egress, and smoke control analyses to ensure life-safety and compliance.

Registration as a Professional Engineer is required, and the role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and development of

Qualifications

• PE license is required and must be active.
• Minimum five years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing fire protection systems and design new ones (suppression, detection, alarm, mass notification).
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams to produce high-quality design sets.
• Manage project profitability and client relationships.
• Conduct research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
• Engage with SFPE/NFPA and participate in trade activities.
• Develop project budgets and write proposals.

Skills

Fire protection design

Project communication

Team leadership

Education

PE License

Job description

Job Description

Designing a better world is more than a career, it's a calling! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers' Seattle office.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented Fire Protection Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience to perform consulting services for internal and external clients. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a high-level ability to manage multiple clients and multiple projects at one time.

Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: automatic suppression system design, fire detection, alarm and communication system design, code analysis, egress analysis, fire resistant construction analysis, smoke control analysis, as well as general fire protection and life safety concepts and research.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of existing fire protection systems and design new fire protection systems including suppression systems, fire detection, alarm and mass notification systems.
• Perform building and fire code analysis and interpretation.
• Manage effective communication with colleagues and clients.
• Lead and manage internal team to provide well-coordinated and high-quality design sets.
• Manage profitability of projects and maintain working relationship with clients.
• Perform research and documentation for internal and external distribution.
• Attend and participate in local and national trade organizations, such as SFPE and NFPA.
• Conduct business development activities and foster long term client relationships and create new ones.
• Develop project budgets and write proposals.

Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Compensation

Expected annual salary of $95,000 - $145,000+.

Equal Opportunity

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.